[RJL]

The tradition of keeping the federales out of the Houses of Congress, their offices that directly support Capitol Hill, etc. dates back a long, long way, even before the founding of the Republic.

United States citizens have long had the right to be secure in our homes and belongings too. I don't see Congress too upset with "no knock" raids and other intrusions into citizens lives.

Prosecutors asked Congress for help 10 months ago with no response. When one act irresponsibly other steps are taken. Congress acted irresponsibly, they are getting what they deserve.

[muawiyah]

A coup? ~ that's your answer to this?

I think we should rake FBI over the coals and totally reform them. It's been pretty obvious for some time now that they are not pulling in first-class minds who are able to take down a crook like Jefferson without violating Congress' Constitutional prerogatives.

[muawiyah]

BTW, the Constitution requires a warrant, not that the cops politely stop and knock on your door so you can flush your MJ down the toilet.

For most of the history of the Republic there was no "no knock" rule.